by Feminella, Amy | Sep 22, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Because M&A activity is on the uprise, we’ve been covering compensation in a world of bank mergers and acquisitions in a 2-part blog series. To make all aspects of the transaction go more smoothly for both sides, financially as well as socially, there are steps...
by Feminella, Amy | Sep 7, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Mergers and acquisitions are on an uptick in the financial sector. There are a variety of reasons for this trend of M&A activity. Among the most common causes are: fatigue among bankers, regulatory burdens that result in smaller profits, competition for loans...
by Feminella, Amy | Aug 18, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
Planning for a potential acquisition or sale is crucial, regardless of the current probability of a change in control occurring. Payments contingent specifically upon a change in control are often known as 280G parachute payments or golden parachute payments. When...
by Feminella, Amy | Jul 20, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
By JR Llewellyn, Senior Vice President, Compensation Advisors. This piece was originally featured in Bank Director. Compensation committees are responsible for setting the foundation of a bank’s compensation program, subsequently impacting the bank’s underlying...
by Feminella, Amy | Jun 28, 2016 | Compensation Advisors, Insights
One of the findings of the 2016 Bank Advisor Compensation Survey was something many community banks already knew well: the need for talented commercial lenders. Commercial lenders are currently in high demand, and banks are snatching up the best talent. The lenders...